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I’m thinking about doing a road trip and some backpacking out west this summer, but I’ve heard a lot about the wildfires burning from California to Alaska. What do I need to know about traveling safely in fire country?
Don’t let a minor malfunction ruin your big trek. Learn to patch a sleeping bag, glue together a boot, and make four more simple repairs that everyone should master before setting foot on the trail.
I’m going trout fishing in Northern New England in a few weeks, but I don't know the area. What gear should I bring to reel in the fish?
I’m training for an ultra and log some long runs in the backcountry. If I carried all my water, I’d probably be running with four pounds of fluid. Is there a lightweight filter I can carry instead?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I need a new flotation device for kayaking, and I’m ready to move up to something with more serious features. What’s the state-of-the-art?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I’m looking to get into mountain biking but don't know what to look for in a pair of shoes. What should I be paying attention to?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry along in my backpack?
Finally, a waterproof gadget fit for an outdoorsman
Last week, Mike Steere shared some tips to help parents survive their child's first year at sleepaway camp. This week, he attempts to pacify his own miserable camper, and finds out it isn't as easy as it looks.
Four men are attempting to row a small fiberglass boat through a notorious Arctic route that has claimed the lives of countless explorers. Why? Because it's now possible, thanks to climate change.
In the wake of Chris Froome's brilliant stage victory, the critics have turned on the rider. To silence the doubters, Team Sky needs to address its problem with transparency.
In the wake of Chris Froome's brilliant stage victory, we turn to one of the foremost doping experts to see what his performance signals in the peloton.
For more than a century, Western climbers have hired Nepal’s Sherpas to do the most dangerous work on Mount Everest. It’s a lucrative way of life in a poor region, but no service industry in the world so frequently kills and maims its workers for the benefit of paying clients. The dead are often forgotten, and their families left with nothing but ghosts.
I live in southern Utah—obviously not one of the world's great surf destinations. One of my biggest dreams is to take a surfing trip up the California coast, from San Diego to San Francisco. I would like to camp on the beaches in state parks and such. What do you suggest?
An upper-crust seafood sandwich gets democratic (Plus: How to make your own Baja lobster roll)
A writer searches for kid-friendly whitewater in Oregon
The helicopter ride to a luxury resort was undeniably sweet. But for Peter Heller, the greatest thing about New Zealand’s South Island was kayaking down a surly river with an old paddling buddy, in a country that’s still unbelievably pristine.
An upcoming film from snowboarder Jeremy Jones aims to get the word out on an energy story that dwarfs the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
The world’s most accomplished blind adventurer has jumped out of airplanes, mountain-biked Leadville, and summited Everest. But nothing has proven to be as challenging as his current goal: to solo-kayak the Grand Canyon.
I’m trying to find a long-sleeve shirt that feels good while mountaineering but also looks good on a date. What have you got for me?
Explore the continent's most awe-inspiring place on a bold road trip across the last frontier.
The Colorado skier puts out winter storm alerts that track the essentials: Where exactly the snow will fall, how much, and when. As fellow weather nerd Michael Behar finds out, it’s wonderful when it works.
The director of HBO's fracking documentary talks environment, contamination, and community
How to get a more precise forecast for your own backyard
Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern
Climbing nearly on-par with that from the EPO era
I work at the computer, at home. I considered modifying my desk to accommodate a treadmill, but after a reality check, I have no room or money for one. Are pedalers any good? If not, what is another option?
What would summer be without access to clean water for swimming, fishing, surfing and paddling? It would probably be about as fun as summer without access to good beer.
Our summer is the perfect time to migrate south to New Zealand, where July means trekking-perfect temperatures and no crowds
Haboobs? Volcano lightning? Keep your hat on, the sky isn't falling just yet.
He was a passionate crusader for conservation and alternative energy, but his first love and last steps were in the wild.
Cavendish fights his way into contention
On Western Spirit's guided mountain-biking tour of California, even the youngest kids can get a taste of the trail
Even the most timid kids can get over their separation anxiety and have a great time at summer camp—as long as mom and dad don’t screw it up
Inside the dispute that ended with one of American's most promising riders leaving the Tour.
Pundits claim the 2013 Tour will be the cleanest in decades. Maybe. Or maybe not. Based on conversations with doctors and coaches, these are likely to be the race’s most popular performance enhancers.
On a humid night in July, I slept in friend’s hammock on the trail. The cool breezes were great, but I wondered about weight. How do they compare with other shelters?
Why were 19 experienced firefighters killed when an Arizona blaze blew out of control? Equally important: Can we prevent such a disaster from ever happening again?
Why should kids have all the fun? At Vermont’s Tyler Place Family Camp, adults can paddle, take tennis lessons, and carve out their own slice of summer vacation alongside the children.
R&D at outdoor companies is being revolutionized by 3-D printing. The result: Better gear that gets to you faster.
But, seriously, can what you sleep on really make a difference?
Joseph Welch planned to take his six-year-old son out for some canoeing in the Florida Everglades. Before they even put a boat in the water, he was fighting an eight-foot-long alligator for control of his child.